Welcome to The Office of Sponsored Programs
Welcome to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). We are dedicated to providing support to departments, centers, institutes, and researchers at Teachers College (TC) in the preparation and management of awards. We work closely with faculty and researchers to provide assistance through each stage of the award life cycle, including proposal preparation, submission and tracking, and post-award management. Each department and center is supported by one of our talented Sponsored Program Administrators. Click here to find your Sponsored Project Administrator and learn more about the OSP.
New Budget Templates (7/2024)
Announcement: Update to Conflicts of Interest (COI) Policy and Procedures
Teachers College has updated its Conflict of Interest (COI) policies and procedures to adhere to federal regulations. OSP will host a COI roundtable and training session on September 24, 2024, 11 am - 12:30 pm to discuss these changes. The Offices of the Vice Dean for Research and the General Counsel will join. The session is open to all researchers, individuals interested in engaging in research, and those involved in externally sponsored funding, including contracts. Participation in the training session on September 24th will fulfill the federal guidelines requiring COI training.
Enrollment and participation in the roundtable and training on COI policies will fulfill the federal guidelines requiring COI training for researchers every four years.
https://www.tc.columbia.edu/vpa/coi/
The roundtable and training will cover:
- An introduction to COI
- Case studies illustrating how COI issues can impact research
- Best practices for effectively managing COIs
- An overview of TC’s annual COI reporting cycle: who needs to report, what to expect, and potential consequences for non-compliance
- New reporting requirements in response to heightened concerns from federal agencies about foreign influences on U.S. research
Who Should Attend
- All researchers,
- Individuals interested in engaging in research, and
- Those involved in any externally sponsored funding, including contracts.
Location (Hybrid & In-person)
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Location: TH136 Reservation Link
Presenters:
- Office of the Vice Dean for Research
- Office of Sponsored Programs
- Office of General Counsel
- Attain Partners
US Department of Commerce Office of Antiboycott Compliance
Teachers College complies with all anti-boycott regulations.
Changes to NSF Forms
MANDATORY Changes to NSF forms: Effective October 23, 2023
The mandate to use SciENcv only for preparation of the Biographical Sketch and Current & Pending Support will go into effect for new proposals submitted or due on or after October 23, 2023.
NSF STRONGLY recommends each PI/Senior Personnel register for an ORCID ID.
Pre Award: Applying for Grant or Contract Funding
Ready to submit? From finding funding to proposal development and submission, the OSP supports researchers in all stages of their proposal development. Click through to learn more.
Post Award: New Grant & Contract Award
Once you’ve received your award, the OSP supports researchers in managing their awards. Project officers advise researchers on award negotiation and support award delegation to the correct office. Click through to learn more.